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Our Reporter, Enugu A Political Affairs Analyst, Chief Chidozie Ezeugwa, says what Nigeria needs urgently is political and economic restructuring and not necessarily disintegration. Chief Ezeugwa who stated this while speaking on the 62nd independence anniversary of the Nation, opined that Nigeria is better in its present size but issues of injustice, inequity and marginalization must be frontally tackled for the country to move on the path of peace and progress. The Political Analyst, while condemning the call for disintegration, stressed the need to give Nigeria a new structure backed up by a constitution all Nigerians can call theirs. “I don’t…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Human rights group, Anambra Civil Society Network (ACSONET), has launched an appeal to Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, to consider the inclusion of the poor and the downtrodden in the state’s free health insurance scheme. The group’s request followed Soludo’s recent offer of free Health Insurance to keke NAPEP (Tricycle) and bus drivers who would comply with the state government’s new tax directive in the State. The Commissioner for Information, Sir Paul Nwosu, in a statement, had disclosed that every compliant commercial bus driver will get a free Health Insurance cover that would enable the insured have access to basic…
By Hassan Gimba In June this year, writing under the title ‘Of Atiku’s sucker punch, Wike’s tantrums and APC’s only door,’ we said, “In reality, the primaries had long been done with because Atiku started early. He had those in control of delegates on his side. Anyone conversant with Nat Geo Wild documentaries on how animals hunt might have seen lions in action. The lions have those who lay in ambush to disorganise herds and those who shepherd the prey to the trap, akin to wingers in a football derby lobbing the ball to their main striker to score. Atiku’s…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has claimed that the state chapter of Ebubeagu South-East Security Outfit have arrested a gang who were trying to smuggle arms into the State. According to him, the gang, suspected to be political thugs, disguised as security personnel with vehicles fitted with sirens. He said, they were, however, intercepted by Ebubeagu officials at 1am in the night and later handed over to the Police. The governor, who did not disclose, when the incident occurred warned all political parties and politicians to carry out their campaigns for the 2023 elections in a peaceful manner.…
Nonsochukwu Uwa, Owerri Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Saturday, clarified that the Orashi River project had nothing to do with a seaport but only dredging of the river to Atlantic ocean. Uzodimma stated this in Owerri, through his State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, while reacting to a media report which stated that the presidency was not aware of a construction of a seaport in Imo. According to him, “Governor Hope Uzodimma never talked about sea port at Oguta or Orashi, but harped on the economic benefits of dredging the river up to the Atlantic ocean.” He added…
Nonsochukwu Uwa, Owerri The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Saturday said the party was not happy with the state of affairs in Imo State regarding insecurity, economy among others. The Chairman, Charles Ugwuh, who stated this in a press conference by the PDP State Publicity Secretary, Collins Opuruzor, accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, of taking the state backwards. PDP claimed that the present government of Hope Uzodimma, had turned upside down the quality policies and programmes that the former Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, left before he was sacked by the Supreme Court in January, 2019. He said: “The Peoples…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Aba the commercial nerve centre of Abia State was literally locked down on Saturday, as the supporters of the presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, staged one-million man march for him. The supporters who converged at various points at the city outskirts before storming the Enyimba City in a jubilant procession chanted solidarity songs and danced to the admiration of residents and on-lookers. This is coming exactly two weeks after a similar march in Umuahia the capital city. Meanwhile, the presence of one of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s main support groups, Okezie Victor Ikpeazu (OVI),…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has commended Governor Okezie Ikpeazu for paying seven out of 24 months salary arrears owed doctors at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital Aba, ABSUTH. The association which also applauded the Governor for promising to pay a balance of two-month arrears every month until the entire backlog is wiped out, urged other states owing doctors to pay up. NARD which addressed a press conference after its Annual General Meeting, held in Umuahia, Abia State, noted with concern that some states are toying with the welfare of doctors. The newly-elected National President of NARD,…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Gen. Ijioma Nwokoro Ijioma (retd.), has said that Nigeria has nothing to celebrate 62 years after gaining independence. The retired Army General who spoke exclusively with Ikengaonline, said the sacrifices of the nationalists who spearheaded the country’s independence had been messed up by subsequent bad leaders. He said Nigeria should stop blaming her Colonial Masters for her underdevelopment since her leaders had failed to make any meaningful impact after 62 years of superintending over the affairs of the country. “A 62-year old man would have been married, trained his children and be known for something. What is Nigeria…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Prelate of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, His Eminence, Dr Ekpenyong Akpanika, has said that Nigeria is not yet a nation despite gaining political independence 62 years ago. Dr Akpanika who made the remark in his Independence Day goodwill message called for “national re-birth” and a change of the Nigeria story. The Prelate in the goodwill message released by the Director of Information and Public Affairs, Rev. Dr Nnoke Ibe, however, noted that President Muhammadu Buhari had exhibited uncommon strength to make positive impacts despite the daunting challenges of leadership in the country. He said: “But the…